Glory days
Like many people who came to Alaska in the mid-1970s seeking their fortune on the trans-Alaska pipeline, Paul Helmar wasn't fully prepared for what he found. It was 20 below zero when he arrived at the Fairbanks airport dressed in a pea coat and cowboy boots.

Glory days
Like many people who came to Alaska in the mid-1970s seeking their fortune on the trans-Alaska pipeline, Paul Helmar wasn't fully prepared for what he found. It was 20 below zero when he arrived at the Fairbanks airport dressed in a pea coat and cowboy boots.

Budget can't meet schools' needs
Mike Sigler thinks he got a rich education in grade school in the 1960s in New York State, including music and art. Today as a parent in Juneau he's concerned about students who aren't getting help learning how to read.

Two finalists make pitches for top job at JDHS
Deb Morse, interim principal at Juneau-Douglas High School, says she has the experience and commitment to take the permanent position. Justin Smith of Wyoming says he knows how to use data about students to meet state academic standards.

McNeil new CEO and president
Sealaska named its in-house counsel, Chris McNeil Jr., president and chief executive at a board meeting Friday.

State teacher shortages blamed on stagnant pay
The Juneau School Board soon will consider a balanced budget for next school year that cuts the number of teachers by 15, mostly because of fewer students, and modestly increases the funds for supplies and computer maintenance.

Six Alaskans earn way into Parade salary survey
Six Alaskans, including Sitkan Jan Straley, have earned their way into today's edition of Parade Magazine, which lists jobs and salaries for 150 Americans. Ages and home towns are also included with their photos.

Six Alaskans earn way into Parade salary survey
Six Alaskans, including Sitkan Jan Straley, have earned their way into today's edition of Parade Magazine, which lists jobs and salaries for 150 Americans. Ages and home towns are also included with their photos.

Budget can't meet schools' needs
Mike Sigler thinks he got a rich education in grade school in the 1960s in New York State, including music and art. Today as a parent in Juneau he's concerned about students who aren't getting help learning how to read.

State teacher shortages blamed on stagnant pay
The Juneau School Board soon will consider a balanced budget for next school year that cuts the number of teachers by 15, mostly because of fewer students, and modestly increases the funds for supplies and computer maintenance.

McNeil new CEO and president
Sealaska named its in-house counsel, Chris McNeil Jr., president and chief executive at a board meeting Friday.

Two finalists make pitches for top job at JDHS
Deb Morse, interim principal at Juneau-Douglas High School, says she has the experience and commitment to take the permanent position. Justin Smith of Wyoming says he knows how to use data about students to meet state academic standards.

The huffing dilemma
It's hard to know what to do about huffing, the dangerous practice in which teens and pre-teens inhale the fumes of paints, solvents, hairsprays and other products in order to produce a drug-like high.

Word of Mouth
Word of Mouth gives readers a forum to express opinions on a variety of issues by telephone. Calls must be limited to one minute and we reserve the right to edit calls for clarity, length and libel. The number to call in 586-4636. Then press 8255 to leave your message.

Food Bank offers opportunities, needs space
The Southeast Alaska Food Bank was responsible for collecting and donating thousands of pound of food to member agencies and individuals in our community. Yet the food bank is an unknown. Some of this has to due with the fact that we are a newer part of the Southeast community, having been in existence for only four years. Now we would like to change that and become a more active part of Juneau and Southeast.

Food Bank offers opportunities, needs space
The Southeast Alaska Food Bank was responsible for collecting and donating thousands of pound of food to member agencies and individuals in our community. Yet the food bank is an unknown. Some of this has to due with the fact that we are a newer part of the Southeast community, having been in existence for only four years. Now we would like to change that and become a more active part of Juneau and Southeast.

The Empire: A better bargain than a steaming mocha
I've meant to be a better correspondent, someone who checks in regularly and asks, "How are things going?" No more excuses. How are things going? Are we covering the issues and events you're interested in?

Protect the integrity of 'Made in Alaska'
It is my understanding that the Made in Alaska program is in jeopardy. The governor and Legislature need to address some serious issues to ensure the continued success of the program.

Word of Mouth
Word of Mouth gives readers a forum to express opinions on a variety of issues by telephone. Calls must be limited to one minute and we reserve the right to edit calls for clarity, length and libel. The number to call in 586-4636. Then press 8255 to leave your message.

Protect the integrity of 'Made in Alaska'
It is my understanding that the Made in Alaska program is in jeopardy. The governor and Legislature need to address some serious issues to ensure the continued success of the program.

The huffing dilemma
It's hard to know what to do about huffing, the dangerous practice in which teens and pre-teens inhale the fumes of paints, solvents, hairsprays and other products in order to produce a drug-like high.

The Empire: A better bargain than a steaming mocha
I've meant to be a better correspondent, someone who checks in regularly and asks, "How are things going?" No more excuses. How are things going? Are we covering the issues and events you're interested in?